I believe the issue may be related as such.

If I were to tell someone that since I do not know if God has purposed that taking this medicine will kill me, so I refuse to take it when the Doctor said it may help me. You would think me an idiot.

The confusion lies in our response to some. I do nto believe our response completes the process because we allow God to convince us, or anything in ourself gives God permission because God will have His way with His elect.

Faith and belief are the fruits of Justification which is caused by the effectual call.

There never was a sinner half as big as Christ is as a Savior.